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(0)Nancy Dickmann
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In the early morning of April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant became unstable, causing a huge explosion. But the disaster was only just beginning. Follow along with the true story of a doomed power plant that is still dangerous today. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Wild animals are beautiful creatures, but they can turn dangerous in a heartbeat. Follow along as survivors use their wit, strength, and sheer will to battle these deadly beasts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"World War II was filled with deadly battles. And people caught in the crossfire were in just as much danger as the soldiers. Learn about the war's determined survivors and what it took for them to escape"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As technology rapidly develops across the globe, we need to remember the roots of our energy sources: plants and other biological substances. This timely volume teaches readers about humanitys complex relationship with biofuels, from Model Ts chugging along on ethanol to contemporary feuds over land between biofuel and crop farmers. Readers will love the fact boxes full of fascinating details, while vivid photographs will help them understand the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"You're rock hunting along a lakeshore with your eyes glued to the ground. A see-through rock lights up in the sunlight. Your heart races as you pick up the rock. It has beautiful bands of orange, cream, and brown. You've just found an agate! Find out how agates form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing agate discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these striking rocks too!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Being trapped in a cave or collapsed mine is terrifying. It can be cold, wet, and completely dark. Even worse, you don't know if anyone will ever find you. Read the true stories of Jessica McClure, Randal McCloy, the 33 Chilean miners, and others to discover how they survived being trapped far below the earth's surface." -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This colorful, dynamic volume explains to upper-elementary-level readers the exciting science behind the sun and all its fantastic phenomena. The narrative covers the sun's role from ancient mythology and astronomy through modern discoveries before going in-depth and inside the sun's layers, breaking down the chemistry and physics behind the sun's composition and atmosphere. Thrilling events such as solar flares, eclipses, and star formation are explained...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"We will never be able to visit the distant stars that twinkle overhead each night, but scientists are still learning more each day about the furthest reaches of the universe. This informative, colorful book will introduce students to the life and death of stars, the structure of galaxies, dark matter, and other fascinating areas of exploration beyond the solar system"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Chicago was a rapidly growing city, connecting the country's coasts...until 1871 when it all burned to ash. Follow along with the true story of a doomed flame that changed the course of an emerging city. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do we need to survive? Find out how people prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, we can be ready for anything"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In this visually spectacular tour of the outer reaches of our solar system, readers discover many intriguing facts. For example, the outer planets are separated from the inner planets by the asteroid belt. And, in addition to discovering Jupiter's moons, Galileo, in the early 17th century, observed the phases of Venus and made careful studies of sunspots. Readers also learn why humans could never live on one of the gas planets. The physical and chemical...
17) Snowplows
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes snowplows, including their main parts and how they keep roads safe to drive on"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"You step carefully along the shore of a river. A lumpy rock catches your eye. You pick it up and smile as you drop the lightweight rock into your bucket. When it's split open, you see beautiful blue crystals glittering in the light. It's a geode-just like you thought! Find out how geodes form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing geode discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these marvelous mineral-filled rocks too!"--...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"After rock hunting near a river all day, you bring home a bucket filled with rocks. You break one open. Inside, gold cube-shaped crystals shine. You've found pyrite! It will be a perfect addition to your growing rock collection. Find out how fool's gold,or pyrite, forms, where it is found, and about some of the most amazing pyrite discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect this gleaming gold mineral too!"--
20) Tow trucks
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A car breaks down on the highway. It won't go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about tow trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used"--
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